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Breil Pur writes a new chapter

The owner and managing director of Eurodrink AG, Andreas Balazs, acquires the shares of Breil Pur SA and continues to run the company and brand in the spirit of its two founders, Beat Sidler and Gusti Inglin, who both came from outside the industry.

They still exist: surprising and unpredictable twists and turns. The news of the announced end of the successful gin Breil Pur caused a stir among retailers, restaurateurs, and consumers... Continue reading...

Bright prospects at the end of the year

Prosecco DOC Rosé launched

The first Prosecco DOC Rosé wines are now coming onto the market, just in time for the end of the year. Until now, the Prosecco DOC designation of origin was reserved for white sparkling wines.

Prosecco is produced exclusively in nine provinces in the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions—everything from harvesting to bottling must take place here—which is why Prosecco is considered ... Continue reading ...

From a first-fill ex-bourbon barrel

The first single malt whisky from Uri

On November 14, 2015, Urs Lüthy distilled the first Urner single malt whiskey from a mash produced by the small brewery Stiär Biär.

After maturing for five years, the whisky, made from pure Uri spring water, has now been bottled. The dream of the five founding members of the Whisky Club Uri and their now approximately 50 ... Continue reading ...

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Swiss beer particularly affected

Swiss beer market in decline

While retail sales increased by 7.6 percent, sales in the hospitality industry fell by 23.1 percent. The 2019/2020 beer year thus ended with a decline of 2.2 percent.

After years of growth in the Swiss beer market, the 2019/2020 beer year ended with a decline of 2.2 percent. This is mainly due to the coronavirus crisis and the associated restrictions in ... Continue reading ...

Karl Wild Hotel Rating 2020

The 75 best winter hotels

Less severely affected by the coronavirus crisis than most city hotels to date, winter sports resorts are now facing an uncertain winter season.

Karl Wild's winter hotel rating has been published for the 10th time. As in the previous year, the Kulm Hotel in St. Moritz is considered the best 5-star winter hotel, and The Chedi in Andermatt was also able to... Continue reading...

New Macardo experience world

Opening of the Macardo Swiss Distillery

The new "Macardo World" was created in and around an old cheese dairy in Strohwilen (TG) and opened in November. In addition to one of the most modern distilleries in Switzerland, it also houses what is probably the most innovative whisky barrel warehouse in Europe.

It also includes a premium bed and breakfast with 10 rooms, business apartments, an event location, an honesty bar with a smoker's lounge, and a walk-in shop. Experience is in demand "Our history shows ... Continue reading ...

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The SWISS BAR FORUM cannot take place yet

The SWISS BAR FORUM is planned to be a new kind of world of knowledge and experience. The event was originally planned for March 2021 as a top event for the bar scene. Unfortunately, we have to announce that planning work has been put on hold due to COVID-19 and we are postponing the event indefinitely.

Over the past few weeks and months, we have held numerous discussions with interested companies and organizations and have received very positive feedback. Numerous letters of intent have made us very confident... Continue reading...

Long-term entrepreneurship

Distillerie Morand wins Phoenix Award 2020

On October 20, 2020, Distillerie Louis Morand & Cie SA received the Phoenix Award 2020 for long-term Swiss entrepreneurship in the category "Impact and Performance as a Team." The award was presented in person to Fabrice Haenni, Managing Director of Morand, and members of the fourth generation of the family business.

The Phoenix Award for long-term Swiss entrepreneurship was presented for the first time this year and honors Swiss SMEs that have been successfully managing their succession planning for at least a century. The vote of the ... Continue reading ...

Highest whisky distillery

Orma opens whisky distillery on Corvatsch, 3303 meters above sea level.

On October 10, the world's highest whisky distillery will open on Corvatsch. From December onwards, Swiss whisky manufacturer Orma, in collaboration with Corvatsch AG, will offer a unique experience at 3,303 meters above sea level. Guided tours and tastings with spectacular views will give visitors an insight into this liquid gold.

Over the past few months, a record has been set at the Corvatsch mountain station: Graubünden entrepreneurs Rinaldo Willy and Pascal Mittner have realized their dream of creating the world's highest whisky distillery here. ... Read more ...

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New website for barnews.ch

The news platform for the Swiss bar scene recently underwent a relaunch. The focus is on the users. The revamped website is clearer and easier for users to navigate.

Following the redesign of the print magazine, the online platform barnews.ch was recently relaunched. The website has been revamped in terms of both content and concept and adapted to today's needs. The revamped look ... Continue reading ...

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